What is evolutionary computation?

Author

Fogel, David B.

Author_Institution

Natural Selection Inc., La Jolla, CA, USA

Volume

37

Issue

2

fYear

2000

fDate

2/1/2000 12:00:00 AM

Lastpage

32

Abstract

Taking a page from Darwin´s ´On the origin of the species´, computer scientists have found ways to evolve solutions to complex problems. Harnessing the evolutionary process within a computer provides a means for addressing complex engineering problems-ones involving chaotic disturbances, randomness, and complex nonlinear dynamics-that traditional algorithms have been unable to conquer. Indeed, the field of evolutionary computation is one of the fastest growing areas of computer science and engineering for just this reason; it is addressing many problems that were previously beyond reach, such as rapid design of medicines, flexible solutions to supply-chain management problems, and rapid analysis of battlefield tactics for defense. Potentially, the field may fulfil the dream of artificial intelligence: a computer that can learn on its own and become an expert in any chosen area

Keywords

evolutionary computation; artificial intelligence; battlefield tactics; chaotic disturbances; complex engineering problems; complex nonlinear dynamics; complex problems solutions evolution; evolutionary computation; randomness; supply-chain management; Accidents; Chaos; Computer science; Cost function; Evolution (biology); Evolutionary computation; Heuristic algorithms; Joining processes; Organisms; Sea measurements;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Spectrum, IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0018-9235

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/6.819926

Filename

819926